Promise of Good Crops and Industry Amid Trade Outlook
New York July. G Dun & Co weekly Review of Trade reports agriculture nearing maturity and confidence rising in sustained trade. Storms damaged property, building restoration boosts activity. railway stocks hit records, oats lead grains while distant options fall. coal supply tight from strikes affects iron and steel, but demand remains strong as production sets records. Footwear and cotton goods see steady contracts, but lines opening slowly with conservative buying and no price concessions.
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New York
S—R. G. Dun & Co
Iron and Steel
Gellers
Market Conditions Shift in Crop, Trade and Exports
Bradstreet notes steadier tone in better raw materials demand with firmer coffee and cotton, weaker meats from large arrivals, and improved crop prospects. Wheat exports total 13,785,306 bushels since July 1, with corn exports at 459,406 for the fiscal year. overall fall trade confidence remains strong though East weather dampens seasonable goods.
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United States
Canada
New York
Bradstreet
Fall River
Confidence of Victory in Anthracite Strike Funds
A Mona fontanel report notes $250.00, a $1.03 Fontanet check, and an $8,000 bituminous district donation. The per capita from the district is $1.25 and Fontanet contributes about $2. The figures indicate miners are determined to win the anthracite strike, as stated by Mr. Wilson.
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Fontanet
Indiana
Wilson
Machinists Vote 1 Percent Levy for Miners Strike Fund
The Machinists Union voted to assess members 1 percent of earnings weekly to support the United Mine Workers in the anthracite strike. Payments range from a minimum to a potential 100 a week with volunteers offering more. Committees will collect the assessment, and some members may pay more if needed to fund the treasury.
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Executive Board of
Central Labor Union
Machinists’ Union
Britain and Japan pledge support for Korea independence
A Seoul dispatch reports a high level agreement between British and Japanese ministers and Korea's councilor Kato. Britain and Japan promise mutual support for Korea's independence and internal and external policy, while Korea agrees to strengthen defenses and limit foreign loans to Britain, Japan, and the United States.
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ST. Petersburg
Seoul
Korea
Kato
Great Britain
Japan
United States
Washington
Minhui Cho
Orient
Kitchener mobbed in London as police rescue cab
Lord Kitchener, back in London after his South African victory, was mobbed by cheering crowds near the Bank of England. Police had to intervene and clear a path as the cab paused at the Mansion House and again on Queen Victoria Street.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Bank of England
South Africa
Mansion House
Queen Victoria Street
Unswerving adherence to historic Protestant beliefs
The Union Herald reports a resolution upholding the Protestant church's belief in the verbal inspiration and inerrancy of God's word. It condemns Sunday pleasuring and business that diminish the Sabbath and warns against a “wide open” policy in city affairs, urging simple, music enriched readings for children.
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Tian Union
In Defense of Friars Resolutions Adopted by Augustinian Order
Reforming the 1903 stance, Rev J F O Reilly announced quadrennial Augustinian resolutions from Villanova Pa July 16 presented to President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill. The document defends Philippine friars against government vilification, protests any hindrance to their labor, and urges justice under the Paris Treaty while upholding church state separation.
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New York
J. F. O'Reilly
Lawrence
Mass
Villanova
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
United States
Cuba
Brothers
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Paris
Augustinian friars meet Roosevelt over Philippines
In Oyster Bay on July 25 Rev. Father James P. O'Reilly of Lawrence Mass and Rev. Father William A. Jones president of St Augustine Havana Cuba, met with President Roosevelt. They discussed the friars situation in the Philippines with emphasis on their own order.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
James P. O'Reilly
Lawrence
Mass
William A. Jones
St. Augustine
Havana
Cuba
Roosevelt
Philippines
King Edward Enjoys Sunny Cruise From Cowes Isle of Wight
The royal yacht set sail at 12 59 p m and cruised westward as reports say the king is steadily improving On a second royal procession rehearsal from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey a large crowd witnessed the event The king completed a smooth cruise around the Isle of Wight returning to Cowes this evening
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London
Edward
Cowes
Isle of Wight
Buckingham Palace
Westminster Abbey
Isle of Wigt
Storm and cloudburst cause widespread damage in Pennsylvania and New York
Severe weather strikes Philadelphia Irwin Hornellsville and Geneva with lightning floods hail and a cloudburst wrecking buildings destroying crops washing out tracks and flooding towns. The Philadelphia fire department fought fires as mills oil tanks and glass works were struck. Irwin reports dam breaks floodwaters wash away bridges and injure industry. Canaseraga and Dresden endure deep floodwaters and farm losses with homes and tracks destroyed.
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Philadelphia
James J. Murray & Co
Point Breeze
Irwin
Westmoreland
Hall
Washington
Waynesburg
Hornellsville
N. Y
Canaseraga
Here
Geneva
Dresden
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Seneca Lake
Demolition Ordered for Santo Stefano Clock Tower in Venice
A technical commission orders demolition of the Santo Stefano clock tower amid signs of collapse. Several houses are slated for demolition and precautionary measures are taken. Three hundred thousand volumes are being removed from the ducal palace library to protect the back facade from danger.
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Venice
Santo Stefano
Earthquakes Hit Persian Towns Destruct Ormuz Fortress
Daily quakes since July 9 in Bunder-Abbas Persia force inhabitants to beach camps as heat adds suffering. Nearby towns suffer damage and the ancient fortress of Ormuz is destroyed. Fe loss believed small.
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Bombay
Bunder-Abbas
Persia
Ormuz
Palestine Temple Walls Reported Near Samaria
The Neues Wiener Tageblatt quotes Dr Sellim of Vienna University as saying he found walls and a gateway of the ancient Temple of Solomon near Janahah in Samaria while exploring Palestine for the Imperial Academy of Science. Figures show British jam consumption in South Africa reached 34 500 000 pounds during the war. The Tribuna of Rome reports King Victor Emmanuel may visit Berlin in late August. Emperor William plans Baltic departure to Emden and then Russia to meet the Czar.
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Vienna
Neues Wiener Tageblatt
Sellim
Vienna University
Palestine
Imperial Academy of Science
Janahah
Samaria
South Africa
Tribuna
Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Emperor William
Berlin
Bergen
Emden
Russia
Athenaeum Club
London
Lord Lister
Clarence H. Mackay
John A. Mackay
Cunard Line
Campania
New York
Southampton
Saxonia
Philadelphia
Liang Chen Tung
United States
Prince Chen
China
Edward
Whitelaw Reid
Baron Pierre de Coubertin
Paris Figaro
Baron de Coubertin
Washington
West Texas Flood Kills Three in Stephenson Area
In Dallas on July 2, heavy rain across West Texas caused devastating floods. The Stephenson area reported three deaths as a man drowned attempting to save his family along with his young daughter, and a county attorney later perished in another rescue attempt. No bodies recovered yet. The cloudburst inundated railroads and disrupted travel, with rivers rising to record depths and the Pecos valley waters far exceeding prior highs.
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Dallas
Texas
West Texas
Stephenson'e
B. Whitely
C. C. Goodner
Weatherford
Pecos Valley
Closing day at Tacoma convention yields resolutions report
In Tacoma Washington on July 5 the convention of the P Cc U closed business. The resolutions committee submitted a report which was adopted. The committee recommends the presentation and publication in the Christian...
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Tacoma
Wash
P. Cc. U
Committee On Resolutions
Lightning Fatality Strikes Plymouth Farm Woman
Mrs. Joseph Harter of a nearby farm was instantly killed by a lightning strike while milking. Her husband and a son were unconscious but recovered hours later. Five other children in the house were also affected as a severe storm caused damage unseen in years.
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Plymouth
Wis
Joseph Harter
Here
U S Rejects Participation in Conference on Sugar Trusts
The State Department reports Russia demands an international sugar conference but the United States cannot participate due to constitutional limits. Acknowledgment is sent through Mr. Riddle, with Europe watching developments as Russia defends its sugar regulation system. No immediate congress is expected.
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Washington
United States
St. Petersburg
Riddle
State Department
Europe
Brussels
Army Board Appointed for Chickamauga Site
A board of officers Maj Walter Schuyler Maj Jefferson Kean and Capt Herbert Slocum appointed to select a site for a new military post at Chickamauga Georgia. They review fort plans decide water from driven wells and septic tanks for sewage and report to the secretary of war. General and Mrs Corbin visit Cleveland to assess possible Lake Erie posts at Cleveland or Erie and report to War Department.
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Washington
Walter S. Schuyler
Second Cavalry
Jefferson R. Kean
Medical Department
Herbert J. Slocum
Seventh Cavalry
Chickamauga
Military National Park
Chickamauge Creek
Santiago
Cleveland
Corbin
Hanna
Lake Erie
Erie
War Department
Meritorious Service Medals for West Indian Campaign
Navy awards board completes list for the West Indian campaign medals and prepares meritorious service medals. Four officers are named Hobson Ward Buck and Blue for notable actions including the Merrimac feat and secret mission into Spain. others may be recognized for rescuing Spanish fleet officers at Santiago. The board emphasizes selecting service worthy of commemoration rather than naming individuals directly.
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Washington
Naval Board On Awards
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Merrimac
Ward and
Buck
Buck, For Their Lous
Spain
Victor Blue
Santiago
Government bids printed stamps amid outsourcing dispute
The Postoffice Department seeks bids to print government postage and special stamps for next fiscal year, challenging the Bureau of Engraving and Printing over price. Treasury officials say all government printing should stay in government offices, risking layoffs if outsiders win the contract. Separately, Navy circulars announce battleships Connecticut and Louisiana, with bid timings, yard construction details, and penalties for delays.
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Washington
Postoffice Department
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Theovernment
Controller of the Treasury
Tracewell
Connecticut
Louisiana
Navy Department
New York Navy Yard
Georgia
New Jersey
What Tourists May Import Free
Washington officials answer an inquiry on duty free allowances for returning Americans. The secretary of the treasury holds that the law likely permits reentering residents to bring in about $100 worth of released articles without strict limits, with limited regard to the category of goods.
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Washington
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Independence Day Celebrated in Aix la Chapelle Observed
The American consul reports Aix la Chapelle will celebrate July Fourth with the flag over city buildings, music, and ceremony as part of the official list of days to be observed. Lt Gen Miles names Col John B Babcock as chief of staff to succeed Gen Thomas Ward upon his retirement.
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Washington
United States
Aix-la-Chapelle
Germany
State Department
Miles
John B. Babcock
Adjutant Generals Department
Thomas Ward
Fire in Albany District Kills One Fireman and Wounds Several
A major Albany blaze in the public market district early today killed D. K. Bishop an auxiliary insurance patrol member and fatally injured James J. Shelly. Fireman Frank H. Wetherwax is severely hurt. The blaze began on the top floor of the public market building spreading to the Columbia Hotel and Elks' clubhouse. Loss estimates range from 500000 to 750000 with $250000 covered by insurance adjustments.
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Albany
WN. Y
D. K. Bishop
Insurance Patrol
James J. Shelly
Frank H. Wetherwax
Public Market
Beaver Street
Columbia
Elks
Market Building
Republican
Evening Times-Union
Lang Rubber Stamp Works
Crucible Steel Company
Lester Parker Furniture Company
Albany Rubber Tire Wheel Company
Hatch & Fisher Shirt Factory
United Shirt and Collar Company
Cadby Paper Box Company
Wertheim Bros
Columbia Hotel Company
Albany Lodge of Elks
Four Killed in Train Wreck Mail Fire Disaster
The wreck killed four postal clerks and injured two seriously. Forsythe and Gifford burned. both Indianapolis residents. Mail all destroyed except 25 sacks saved before fire engulfed cars. Passengers aided injured. many evacuated to Xenia for treatment.
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Gifford
Nsfield
Charles McKown
Greenfield
Ind
M. M. Peters
Columbus
William G. Forsythe
Indianapolis
George A. Gifford
Ilinois Street
Ritter Avenue
Irvington
James McFadden
East Washington Street
Pennsylvania Company
Fred E. Carpenter
Hoyt Avenue
Akron
Carpenter
Philippines
Forty-first Infantry
Mansfield
United States
New York City
Brooklyn
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
New York
H. A. Blakely
St. Louis
Xenia
Marseilles
Five Killed as Train Derails Near Limo Arizona
Five persons died and many were injured when a north bound international train on the Sierra Railroad derailed after a washout near Limo Arizona seventy miles south of Nogales. The wreck toppled an engine baggage car two passenger coaches and a Pullman sleeper. Brakeman and engineer were killed and three Mexican employes perished. Three passengers were seriously hurt and other riders suffered minor injuries. The engine and fireman escaped unharmed.
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Tucson
A. T
Limo
Nogales
firetciInes
Trains Collision Near St Paul Delays Northbound Express
A northbound passenger train from Chicago to St Paul on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul road collided as it neared St Paul around 10:15 p m. Details of injuries and damage are not yet available. Authorities are investigating the cause as crews assess the scene.
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New York
Bradstreet
Inc
Chicago
Boston
USL
Philade
St. Louis Inc
Pittsburg
TL Inc
Indianapolis
Wat
Providence
Maha
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Ind
Bloomington
Jacksonville
Decatur
Columbus
United States
ST. Paul, Minn
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Road
Financial audit shows insurer assets and losses June 1902
Indiana auditors report reveals cash and real estate holdings, bonds, and mortgages totaling substantial assets. Losses adjusted or unadjusted listed, with insured amount $25,900. A fatal train derailment near Hastings left Fireman Burns dead and an unknown tramp killed. no other serious injuries reported.
Train collision at Joliet injures passengers
The Alton passenger train arriving in Chicago this morning collided with a freight engine in Joliet yards. Passengers were thrown from seats, with no serious injuries reported. A colored Pullman porter named Bradshaw of Chicago suffered a severe head wound. Both engines and a car were wrecked.
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Joliet
Alton
Chicago
Bradshaw
Relatives Sought for German Heir in Kansas City
Kansas City reports an effort to locate L. M. Nieman a German who died there last Monday while traveling. He had recently left Denver and was said to be heir to a German estate worth several millions. A telegram from G W Hunter Michigan asks that the body be sent.
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Kansas City
L. M. Nieman
Denver
Germany
G. W. Hunter
Mich
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